Girl :The superstar's afraid?
Boy : No, no. I'm not afraid, I... I'm just... scared.
what is the difference between afraid and scared??
2006-06-21 01:44:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
i thought it's the exact same thing...
2006-06-21 01:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by J. McCoy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always have used afraid as in having never done it, ex: I am afraid to go parachuting
As for scared I usually say: I am scared of snakes, something I have all ready seen or done.
But really there is not a real big difference in those to words
2006-06-21 01:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jess F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, just 2 different ways to say the same thing. Frightened works too.
2006-06-21 01:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by liathano70 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My interpretation of "afraid" means a cowardly reaction to natural fear that is rooted in selfishness. My interpretation of "scared" means shocked and surprised in a bad way because you care about other human beings. "Afraid" goes hand in hand with fear and concern for your own life. "Scared" relates to fear for others whom you care about.
2006-06-21 01:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by mouthbreather77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋